Valais
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History & heritage
Long an independent republic allied with the Confederation, Valais joined as a canton in 1815. The Rhône valley divides its French- and German-speaking parts.
It has the highest peaks in the Alps, including the Matterhorn, and resorts such as Zermatt, Verbier and Saas-Fee.
Traditions
Combat de Reines
Spring–autumn, final in May
Hérens cows face off naturally to decide the queen of the herd.
Raclette
Year-round
Melted Valais cheese scraped onto potatoes — born on the alpine pastures here.
Tschäggättä
Carnival, Lötschental
Fearsome hand-carved wooden masks and sheepskins roam the valley.
Official public events & cultural agenda
Concerts, festivals, markets and exhibitions in Valais are published by the official regional tourism agenda. Member meetups are listed above.
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